Shloka 5.51.8

हनूमदुपदेशः रावणस्य च कोपः (Hanuman’s Counsel to Ravana and Ravana’s Wrath)

Devanagari script

स मार्गमाणस्तां देवीं राजपुत्रः सहानुजः।ऋश्यमूकमनुप्राप्त: सुग्रीवेण समागतः।।।।

Transliteration

sa mārgamāṇas tāṁ devīṁ rājaputraḥ sahānujaḥ |

ṛśyamūkam anuprāptaḥ sugrīveṇa samāgataḥ ||

Translation

Searching for that divine lady (Sītā), Prince Rāma, together with his younger brother, reached Mount Ṛśyamūka and there met and allied with Sugrīva.

Context

"Searching for the divine lady the prince reached mount Rshyamuka along with his brother and there he met Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Ṛśyamūka
• Sugrīva

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma here is steadfast commitment to a righteous duty: Rāma’s unwavering pursuit of Sītā, undertaken with discipline and rightful purpose, and the formation of a just alliance to restore order.

What is the narrative situation?

This verse recalls the moment when Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, searching for Sītā, arrive at Mount Ṛśyamūka and meet Sugrīva—an encounter that leads to their alliance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and purposeful resolve (dhṛti), shown by Rāma continuing the search and seeking rightful support rather than abandoning the mission.